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Old 06-12-2013, 05:43 PM
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What is the BEST hub and quick release to use for race steering wheel? Not sure yet if I will get Momo, OMP, Sparco. Looking at Momo 07.

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looks like i have my answer!
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does rothsport make a hub for the 997 also? what hub do you guys use?
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I'd be willing to bet the 996 adaptor fits the 997, but I would call Rothsport and ask.
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Has anyone said Rothsport?

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Originally Posted by mglobe
I'd be willing to bet the 996 adaptor fits the 997, but I would call Rothsport and ask.
The 997 adapter is different than the 996 one, Rothsport doesn't make them for the 997.
But Momo does, and is available readily from a variety of suppliers including Rothsport.

Keep in mind with the 997 and Cayman and the computer controls to continue to work correctly, it is critical to re-center the steering wheel properly as needed.
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Did a fair amount of research when I was selecting for my 997 track build as well and it was clear that the Rothsport QR is far and away the recommended race unit. A number of hubs out there for the 997.

Problem for me was I wanted to be able to use my car once in a while on the street and wanted a clean electronics hookup, mainly horn, to be wired and the airbag to be defeated. Pretty sure you'll need pigtails somewhere regardless of the hub you select.

I went with a ricer solution that has a pretty good rep with some 997 owners looking for a clean electrical hookup along with the airbag defeat in a nice CNC setup. Check out the Works Bell unit...full electrical integration, strong rep for no play, nice looking and custom 997 hub.

hub here, http://www.worksbell.co.jp/en/products/boss/index.htm
QR here, http://www.worksbell.co.jp/en/products/rapfix/
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I have one that was made for the 997-based GT3 factory cars. It came from an RSR. Sometimes you can buy these used but in good condition from race teams. If you can't find a used one or would prefer a new one, I agree that the parts from Rothsport appear to be among the best choices.
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Rothsport! OK, actually responding regarding the hub. For a 997 I found you need a short boss hub. I installed the momo adapter and the steering wheel was practically in my lap. Change to a NRG and works great. You will need to trim a a bit of plastic on the clockspring if you want to retain it.
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I have a spare OMP 997 hub, if you need one. As Ryan says, though, its depth plus that of the quick release makes for a very close steering wheel. I had a hub shortened at a fabrication shop for my current set up to get around this.
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this is good info. does anyone know how much more "depth" the rothsport qr + hub (say momo or omp) adds over the stock wheel?


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